Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was repeatedly heckled and interrupted by opposition lawmakers in the Knesset who criticized his management of the war in Gaza and demanded he do more to negotiate the release of captives held by Hamas.

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The U.S-brokered ceasefire deal in Gaza is holding, after Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced significant opposition in the Knesset, as lawmakers criticized his handling of the war in Gaza and called for increased efforts to negotiate the release of hostages held by Hamas. Netanyahu was interrupted multiple times, with critics questioning his decision-making amid the intensifying conflict.

Lawmakers demanded compromises, suggesting that Netanyahu's strategies have not succeeded in defeating Hamas. The Prime Minister defended his actions, citing military accomplishments and his resistance to international pressure. However, widespread criticism has surfaced regarding security lapses prior to the attack that resulted in significant casualties.

Netanyahu's upcoming visit to Washington for a joint session of the U.S. Congress has also drawn scrutiny. Opposition leader Yair Lapid urged Netanyahu to focus on securing a hostage deal rather than delivering a speech abroad. Netanyahu is expected to meet with U.S. President Joe Biden, who has shown support for Israel's operations but called for efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis.



Netanyahu slammed for U.S. trip amid stalled hostage talks

And I said it. And I said it. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced heated opposition in the Knesset on Wednesday from opposition lawmakers. He was repeatedly interrupted and challenged for his management of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza and over stalled talks aimed at freeing Israelis held hostage by the Palestinian militant group. They told us to stop. Enough. We can end the war. We need to compromise. We can't defeat Hamas. Netanyahu defended the military's accomplishments saying he'd defied international pressure to back down before accomplishing his objectives. The Prime Minister faces widespread criticism for security failings ahead of Hamas' surprise attack on October 7th when gunmen from Gaza rampaged through Israeli towns, killing 1,200 and taking more than 250 hostages, according to Israeli tallies. Israel's devastating retaliation has killed 38,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health officials, and reduced nearly all of the densely populated enclave to rubble. But more than 100 Israelis are believed still held captive in Gaza. Hopes that a proposed ceasefire agreement outlined by U.S. President Joe Biden might bring an end to the fighting and a return of hostages have dwindled as Israeli and Hamas negotiations mediated by Egypt and Qatar drag on. Protests in Israel, sometimes numbering in the tens of thousands, have demanded Netanyahu bring the kidnapped home and resign. The clashes in the country's parliament on Wednesday come ahead of Netanyahu's planned visit to Washington next week, where he is set to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress. Opposition leader Yair Lapid demanded to know whether Netanyahu would use the occasion to announce he'd accepted a hostage deal. If not, Lapid said, don't go to Washington. Go to Qatar or Cairo or stay here and hold discussions around the clock. He added, don't go give a speech in the air conditioning in Washington while the hostages are dying of suffocation in Gaza's tunnels. Netanyahu is scheduled to meet with Biden, who has defended Israel's operation in Gaza and condemned Hamas, but called for greater efforts to relieve the humanitarian crisis and pushed for a ceasefire that would allow more aid and a return of Israeli captives.

Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified from a Tropical Storm to a Category 4 hurricane in 24 hours and is still undergoing rapid intensification. It is expected to be a Category 5 storm by Monday. Melissa is forecast to bring life-threatening, catastrophic rainfall and storm surge to Jamaica, as well as Haiti and Cuba.

Category 4 Hurricane Melissa to bring catastrophic impacts

Left-wing independent Catherine Connolly, who secured the backing of Ireland's left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin, has won the country's presidential election in a landslide victory against her centre-right rival.

Dublin

Left-winger Catherine Connolly wins Irish presidency

It took the French police almost a week to make their first arrests in connection with the investigation into the theft of the jewels of the French sovereigns from the Apollo Gallery.

Paris

Louvre robbery: two suspects arrested, Paris prosecutor says

Moscow says it successfully tested a Burevestnik nuclear missile this week, with Russian president Vladimir Putin saying it is "unlike any other in the world."

Moscow

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Testing of 'unique' new Russian weapon successful, says Putin

On the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Malaysia, U.S. President Donald Trump oversaw the signing of a ceasefire deal between Cambodia and Thailand. Trump is on a multi-stop tour of Asia, meeting allies in an attempt to resolve a trade war with China.

Kuala Lumpur

Trump's ASEAN visit yields Thai-Cambodian truce, trade deals

Kingston's waterfront in Jamaica was empty on Saturday, with the first bands of rain from Hurricane Melissa hitting the island. But in some parts of the city, they are still racing to prepare for the storm. Jason Allen reports.

Kingston

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa

U.S President Donald Trump says he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10 per cent because of an anti-tariff television ad aired by the province of Ontario.

Ontario

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Trump announces new punishing tariffs on Canada

French media reports that the Louvre has moved some of its most precious jewels out of the museum for safekeeping. The jewels were moved from the Apollo Gallery, the scene of Sunday's heist, according to French radio.

Louvre moves most precious jewels out of museum for safekeeping

The United States is stepping up its military presence in the Caribbean by ordering its most advanced aircraft carrier into the region. Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro accused the US of using drug trafficking claims to "fabricate a war" in Latin America.

Caracas

Venezuela's Maduro accuses U.S of 'fabricating war'

Deploying an aircraft carrier is a major escalation of military power in a region that has already seen an unusually large US military buildup in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off Venezuela.

U.S sending aircraft carrier to South America in major escalation

Ontario Premier Doug Ford stands by his decision to run an anti-tariff ad campaign in the U.S. after President Donald Trump halted trade talks with Canada because of it. The ad will be paused next week and Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is ready to resume talks when the U.S. is interested.

Ottawa

Trump halts trade talks with Canada over World Series ad

New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty to federal charges of bank fraud and railed against the Trump administration over her prosecution.

New York

Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case

The Pentagon announced the USS Gerald R. Ford, the Navy's newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, is headed toward South America as news emerges about a 10th U.S. strike against alleged drug-carrying vessels in the area.

Washington

Pentagon sending world's largest aircraft carrier to Latin America

U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week as part of a trip to Asia, the White House said on Thursday (October 23), confirming the meeting which had been called into question following an escalation in trade tensions.

Seoul

Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia swing

Changpeng Zhao, known as "CZ," stepped down as head of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange and pleaded guilty to money laundering in 2023. U.S. President Donald Trump has issued Zhao a pardon.

Trump pardons convicted Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Britain's King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV have prayed in public together in a historic moment, marking the first time in 500 years that leaders of both the Church of England and the Catholic Church have taken part in a joint service.

Vatican City

King Charles meets Pope Leo XIV in historic public show of unity

U.S. President Donald Trump is reacting to an anti-tariff ad featuring a speech by former President Ronald Reagan. Trump is claiming that Canada is trying to influence the Supreme Court as it prepares to hear a case on tariffs.

Trump ending trade talks with Canada over anti-tariff ad

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appealed Thursday for calm as tensions rose with Washington, saying in English: “No crazy war, please!” His plea followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he had authorised covert action against Caracas amid an expanding U.S. military campaign targeting alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean and Pacific.

'No crazy war, please!' Maduro pleads to Trump after covert action

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was charged in connection with a conspiracy to fix high-stakes card games. Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was charged in a second fraudulent betting scheme and more than 30 people in total were arrested between the two cases.

Portland

NBA coach Chauncey Billups charged in rigged gambling scheme

An Alaska Airlines IT outage is causing a ground stop for flights nationwide.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

FAA issues ground stop for all Alaska Airlines flights due to tech issue

President Trump signaled the U.S. military is planning to go beyond just striking what the administration says are Venezuelan-linked drug boats, saying "land is going to be next."

Trump warns land strikes against alleged drug traffickers may be next

The European Union has imposed more economic sanctions on Russia, adding to U.S. President Donald Trump's new punitive measures against the Russian oil industry.

Brussels

EU joins U.S. in imposing more sanctions on Russia

President Trump announced Thursday that he has called off a plan to deploy federal agents to San Francisco after a conversation with the city's Democratic mayor, Daniel Lurie.

San Francisco

Trump reverses plan to send federal agents to San Francisco

President Trump has pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering through the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange.

Trump pardons Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

In a post on X, Lithuania's President Gitanas Nausėda slammed what he called a "blatant breach of international law and territorial integrity."

Vilnius

Russian aircraft enter NATO member Lithuania's airspace

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo were seen together at last night's Knicks game following the final mayoral debate.

Adams to endorse Cuomo in NYC mayoral race

Several National Basketball Association stars have been charged in an illegal gambling scheme that involved multiple organized crime families. Among those taken into custody are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and current Miami Heat player Terry Rozier.

NBA stars linked to illegal gambling investigations

King Charles III met on Thursday with Pope Leo XIV during a state visit to the Vatican, where he made history as the first head of the Church of England to pray publicly with a pontiff in a service broadcast live on Vatican media.

British royals at Vatican for historic visit with Pope Leo

The U.S. struck two more alleged drug vessels, this time on the Pacific side of Latin America – totaling nine strikes in less than two months.  Videos released by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday show boats destroyed in two separate military strikes.

U.S. strikes two alleged drug vessels in the Pacific, Hegseth confirms

U.S. President Donald Trump is imposing new sanctions against Russia as violence against civilians in Ukraine continues. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.

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